Placement Masterpost

Presence of Action in a Place of Transformation

Mars in the 8th House is an active presence molded into secretive form. The Mars impulse is hardly expressed publicly; instead, the 8th House creates underlying action through transformation and exploitation. When Mars in the 8th House changes, it is for improvement in reaction and expression. Mars' drive directs itself towards secrets, and battles are fought through the exploitation of others' hidden agendas. As for intimacy, Mars in the 8th House considers all sexual activity to be amorous and primal.

This 8th House placement often uproots personal plans. If the Mars native feels static, sudden change will occur. A weakened Saturn, resistant to change, will be unable to stop the intentions of transformation. A more powerful Saturn, however, is capable of keeping some plans in line. Either way, transformation of the drive and actions is a common occurrence, and it potentially helps or hinders the native.

Mars in the 8th House possesses powerful enemies. These enemies will be hidden from plain view, the nature dependent on the location of Aries. For example, an 11th House Aries placement alongside Mars in the 8th House finds enemies in friendship, and these friends exploit the secrets of the 8th House Mars native. The essence of battles between the Mars native and its enemies are intimate, hitting home and internally damaging.

Impatience finds its power in fire and air. Masculine signs charge the Mars energy, and feminine signs create a more passive energy. The drive of the 8th House Mars native is pointed towards others' finances; they may invest by exploiting the gains of others. They are spenders only with the money of others. Actively manipulating others through private exploitation is a way to pursue goals.